Ford Mustang Owners Manual: Under hood overview

3.7L V6 Engine

A. Battery


A. Battery
B. Engine oil dipstick
C. Engine oil filler cap D. Brake fluid reservoir E. Air filter assembly
F. Engine coolant reservoir G. Windshield washer fluid reservoir H. Power distribution box

5.0L V8 Engine

A. Battery


A. Battery
B. Engine oil filler cap C. Engine oil dipstick
D. Brake fluid reservoir E. Air filter assembly
F. Engine coolant reservoir G. Windshield washer fluid reservoir H. Power distribution box

Engine Shield

Some vehicles may be equipped with an aero-shield under the engine.


Some vehicles may be equipped with an aero-shield under the engine.

Remove the front fasteners of the shield to gain access for service.

This includes oil and filter changes.

    Opening and closing the hood
    1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located on the driver’s side kick panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front ...

    Engine oil dipstick
    A. MIN B. MAX ...

    Other materials:

    Rear Drive Halfshafts (Description and Operation)
    Rear Drive Halfshafts (Description and Operation) The rear wheel drive halfshaft system consists of and operates as follows: Halfshafts (4K138) transmit engine torque from the rear axle housing to the rear wheels. Halfshafts rotate at approximately one ...

    Driver and passenger airbags
    WARNING: Never place your arm or any objects over an airbag module. Placing your arm over a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. Objects placed on or over the airbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelle ...

    Reactivation
    Deactivation WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment. WARNING: After deployme ...